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Students, football fans and community members packed the new Members Cooperative Credit Union Stadium for Friday's official grand opening. Pictured above, Cloquet school board chairman Nate Sandman gets the honor of the ceremonial ribbon cutting along with MCCU and school staff, and other school board members before the football game, which Cloquet won. (See Page 10, 13)....
Tucked behind pine trees off Interstate 35 in Carlton, the Sweetly Kismet Candy Store turned its grounds into a hot air balloon festival Friday and Saturday evenings. It was the third year for the balloon festival, and the third location. Sweetly Kismet co-owner and balloon pilot Jon Parrott said this year's festival maxed out at six balloons Friday, with five on Saturday. Parrott said holding the festival at the candy store property worked well. "We really enjoyed it and I think the public was...
What another beautiful day in our area. The trees are turning color, and the sky has been blue. So much in nature to see and appreciate. I hope you can get out and about to enjoy this time of year. I hope you have noticed the beautiful huge American flag flying over the Self-Serve station in Cromwell. It is a great addition to the gas station and the community. As some of you already know, I have been subbing again this fall. My first day back was Sept. 6 in Floodwood, and I have several more...
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Apostolic Lutheran Church Pastor Nathan Juntunen 25 Church Road, Esko 218-879-3882 [email protected] www.esko-apostolic.org Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship service 11 a.m. coffee & fellowship Services on Esko Apostolic YouTube channel Bethany/Bethlehem Lutheran Parish www.bethanybethlehem.org Bethany Lutheran Church 5660 Hwy 210, Cromwell 218-644-3640 bethany55726@ yahoo.com Worship 9:30 a.m. with Sunday School Women’s Bible study 9:30 a.m. first Wed. Bethany Beacons women’s ministry 9 a.m. second Wed. Bet...
Fall sports are in full swing and the $4.9 million Cloquet High School athletic complex is complete. Inside Members Cooperative Credit Union Stadium, the grass football and soccer field was replaced with turf, and the field is wider, making it more suitable for soccer. A brand-new eight-lane track is also wider, and facilities for field sports are also new, including shot put and discus pits. A new electronic scoreboard not only keeps score, it also plays video and music. The bleachers are also...
Cloquet's historic West End will again become the bustling community center it once was on Saturday, replete with more than 30 vendors selling their wares, bouncy houses, free yoga classes, live music and three food trucks. The West End Flourish event runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday on Avenues C and B and Vine Street, which will be closed to traffic for the one-day street market. Organizer and Pine Knot advertising director Ivan Hohnstadt promises a pedestrian-friendly festival with plenty...
September is chock-full of activities and events. The folks that put on the Harvest Fest in Cromwell thank everyone who made the event so successful. There are many people to thank, but here's the main thing: the members of the Community Club and their friends made this event possible. More than $1,000 was made just on the pie sale, quilt raffle and the ice cream sales. The rest of the proceeds will be tabulated; expect a full report soon. It has been so great having students back in the...
Cloquet school board member Nate Sandamn gets the honor of the ceremonial ribbon cutting prior to Cloquet's football game with Duluth East. The Lumberjacks defeated the Greyhounds 47-22 in front of a full house of fans....
For a spring and summer season marked by rain, maybe a bit too much at times, it seems it didn't affect the area weekend celebrations much. Monday was no exception as the annual 11 a.m. Labor Day parade began on a sun-drenched Cloquet Avenue in Cloquet. There were throngs of people along the main drag and throngs of people in the parade as politicians, unions and businesses made their final pitches for the season in 70-degree weather. For kids, with school looming this week, it was a chance for...
Cromwell-Wright started the new school year Sept. 3, with several changes to the school, parking lot and security issues. There will be a special ribbon-cutting at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6 at the school, and tours of the renovated building from 5 p.m. to 6:20 p.m., right before the home football game. Stop in and take part in all the excitement. The Harvest Fest starts with the steak fry Friday, Sept. 6, and Saturday events include the pancake breakfast 8:30-10:30 a.m., crafts and vendors 9 a.m....
Car enthusiasts averse to shiny chrome and bright hot rod colors gathered in Mahtowa Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 31 and Sept. 1, for the annual Rat Rod Rendezvous. There were street rods and other classic cars on "Shine on Saturday" and then the rat rods rolled in for "Rusty Sunday."...
Once again, Cloquet will celebrate Labor Day with a parade. It's a tradition that's continued more than 105 years here, starting in 1917. The holiday was created in the late 19th century to recognize the many contributions workers have made to America's strength, prosperity, and well-being, according to the Labor Department. "It's a staple in our community," said Labor Day celebration president Chad Tuura. "Labor unions are still strong in this area. We're part of this community." Monday's...
The Cromwell Park Pavilion grand opening on Aug. 23 was a big success. There were several talks, workshops, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources conservation booths, lawn games and, best of all, food. We sincerely thank the City of Cromwell, city council members, and Mayor Zelazny for all their hard work on getting our park in such great shape. A $110,000 grant was secured for improved drainage as well as a DNR grant for outdoor recreation improvements, including a riverwalk along the...
The beginning of school is right around the corner, so be sure to slow down when driving in school zones and around school buses. Soon fall will be upon us, and we will be getting the yards and flowerbeds ready for winter. I am anticipating putting out my annual Christmas decorations. It seems the older I get, the longer it takes to get it all set up. But I have decided to persevere and put everything out at least one more year. The Gigantic Garage Sale will be held next weekend, Sept. 6 and 7,...
Take a trip to our agricultural past this weekend at the Lakehead Harvest Show. Located just off the intersection of Canosia and St. Louis River roads, this old-school working farm puts on a show every August. There's lots to see and do from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday, Aug. 23-25. Volunteers demonstrate all kinds of farm activities using old-school equipment to thresh, plow, crush rocks, plane wood and even make shingles. There's also food, blacksmithing and sawmilling...
Cute animals are always on display at the Carlton County Fair, but this year's fair had a bumper crop of amazing critters thanks to the Animals *R* Us petting zoo (pictured) bringing its alpacas (with a 2-day-old baby), goats of all ages, camels, an emu and even a porcupine. With rain on Thursday, the barns and other covered spaces were even more inviting. The tractor pull was canceled that evening because the track was wet, but that was the last weather cancellation. Plenty of people turned...
Over 555 people attended Saturday's Mud Bog event during Ma & Pa Kettle Days, more than three times the population of the small Carlton County town. For those who aren’t familiar with mudding sports, there’s more than one type of mud bog, although they all involve vehicles driving into a giant mud pit. “This particular mud bog is more of a ‘bounty hole’ style. You’re not really supposed to make it through,” explained mud bog committee member Eric Senarighi. A mud bog is very different from a mud...
The annual Wood City Worship Festival brought music, food, faith and a ton of people to Veterans Park Saturday, plus a whole lot of fun. Even after the "foam party" was over, Maryah Christenson, 5, and Suri Keller, 6, had fun rolling through a foot of foam, ending their playtime covered in tiny soap bubbles. Meanwhile Josiah Gallegos, age 2 of Cloquet, kept up with the high-energy Go Fish band, jumping all over the grass in front of the stage through the band's various kid-friendly tunes. It...
It was a perfect breezy, not-too-hot Saturday for a parade, and kid and adult fun in Northridge Park during the fifth day of Esko Fun Days last week. County Highway 61 and Canosia Road was lined with people, especially kids eager for some candy. A walk down those streets after the parade showed that there was more than enough candy tossed, the streets remained littered with untouched packages of sweet stuff. It was food and inflatables, and the popular dunk tank in the park after the parade....
For 40 years, the city of Kettle River has celebrated Ma & Pa Kettle Days, designating a new "Ma & Pa" couple each year. Longtime community volunteers John Karulak and Kathy Siegle get the rocking chairs of honor this year. John has been on the family farm in Split Rock Township all his life. His great-grandfather settled the homestead in 1888 and was also named John Karulak. An immigrant from Poland, John's great-grandfather built a farm on the land while harvesting timber to make a living....
The Wood City Worship Festival returns to Veterans Park on Saturday. Presented by Kingdom Builders Ministries, the day runs from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and includes worship, various Christian music acts, a kids' fun zone with bounce houses, face painting and games, and numerous food trucks. The lineup Saturday is KBM Worship at 11 a.m.; Here and Now Worship at 12:30 p.m.; Brendan Brooks at 1:45 p.m.; Aaron Dahl at 3 p.m.; Go Fish at 4:15 p.m.; Justin Rizzo at 6 p.m. and headliner Sean Feucht at 8...
Saturday is the grand finale of the annual Esko Fun Days celebration. The day begins with the Kristin Burkholder 5K at 7 a.m. at the athletic complex. Next comes the parade down Canosia Road at 11 a.m. There will be games and a barbecue at Northridge Park 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. following the parade, with a spike ball tournament starting at 2 p.m. Esko Sports Alliance will hold its Hall of Fame induction at 3 p.m. at Buffalo House, with a reception at 5 p.m. Events wrap up Saturday night with a 21-plus street dance at the park from 8 p.m. to...
The Encore Performing Arts Center has been a space of nonstop action this summer, from theater camps, performances and musical events to a building project and hosting a statewide theater festival. The County Seat Theater Company just wrapped up its final week of summer children's theater camp. "Registration for all of our camps filled up by March," said Joel Soukkala, director and general manager for the theater company. "We couldn't be more pleased to offer this opportunity for our youth in...
Ma & Pa Kettle Days is this Friday and Saturday, Aug. 9 and 10. The steak fry is at 5 p.m. Friday at the Kettle River Senior Center. Takeout is available. Saturday events at the Kettle River Senior Center start with a pancake breakfast at 8 a.m., followed by the pie social from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and bingo 3-4 p.m. The midway with food vendors and other vendors is along Minnesota Highway 73. The mud bog will begin at 1 p.m. at the mud bog pit. The bookmobile visits Kettle River, on Main Street, 1:30-2:15 p.m. Monday, Aug. 26 and Sept. 16. When...
